“What We Heard About Poverty in B.C. – Supplemental Report” was produced in 2018 by the Government of British Columbia, following 28 community consultations and conversations. The report provides an overview of issues that were identified along with the feedback on possible ideas and activities received through the series of community meetings.
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From the Métis specific poverty reduction consultation
Recommendation 10: Community gardens can be a valuable source of food for Community residents in need. It is recommended that the Provincial Government work with MNBC and other Aboriginal organizations, and with municipalities throughout the province to establish community gardens in every community.-
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From Indigenous poverty reduction consultations
Recommendation 17: Place the community at the centre of the poverty reduction plan and build the suite of wraparound services around the clients’ needs, where they live.-
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From Indigenous poverty reduction consultations
Recommendation 20: In communities with no public transit and where people need to drive long distances for services, establish community based passenger van and car share programs.-
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From Indigenous poverty reduction consultations
Recommendation 25: Adopt cultural competency training requirements and establish cultural safety, decolonizing and anti racist policy standards for provincial officials, local decision makers including property owners (landlords), private sector employers, social workers, and others in order to increase awareness of the historical and current impacts of colonization.-
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